Hello! My name is Caroline De La Cruz and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Deciding to do therapy can be a daunting task, so I'm happy you're here. I have been licensed in California since 2022. Most of my post-licensure experience is providing individual therapy via telehealth for adults struggling with depression and anxiety disorders.
I primarily practice from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and narrative approaches. I use traditional talk therapy to help my clients feel safe in exploring how their past stories are currently impacting their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My hope is to build a better relationship with our bodies and emotions so we can manage them and feel back in control of our lives instead of emotions controlling life for us. If this sounds like it would be helpful for you, I would love to work together!
I always let clients know that the first session feels a little more like a doctor's appointment than a therapy session. My primary goal is to gather historical information, begin exploring a diagnosis, collaborate together to create treatment goals, and overall determine whether I can be helpful for your goals and whether you feel comfortable with me! Either way, I want to ensure you are able to move forward in your therapy journey, whether it is with me or another provider. I ultimately want what is best for you.
